The buzz about this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team is likely crafting a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it pioneered the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—elements that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be approached in a variety of manners, often in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for a new entry in this legendary franchise.
